Title: National deputies elected in the province of Kasaï-Oriental in 2024: a new political representation
Introduction :
The Kasai-Oriental province recently elected its national deputies for the 2024 legislature. The Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) published the provisional results, revealing the new political figures who will represent this province in the National Assembly. Among the 14 elected, only 4 were re-elected, leading to a significant turnover in the region’s political representation. Let’s discover together the new national deputies and the issues of this election.
1. Re-elected deputies: stability and continuity
Among the re-elected deputies, we find Kabombo Muadiamvira Guy, a well-known political figure in the region, who is returning for the third time to the National Assembly. Its presence offers political continuity and a certain stability in the representation of the province of Kasaï-Oriental. Ngoyi Kasanji Alphonse, former governor of the province, is also one of those re-elected, bringing his experience and knowledge of the field.
2. New figures: diversity and representativeness
The election of new national deputies brings diversity and broader representation to Kasai-Oriental. Among these new figures, we find women, some of whom are members of the family of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi. Kapinga Mulumba Clautude and Kabena Muauka Adel bring a female voice and a different perspective to the National Assembly.
3. Former deputies not re-elected: a new political situation
The 2024 election also marked the non-re-election of several former deputies, including José Mpanda Kabangu, current Minister of Agriculture, and Senator Auguy Ilunga Tshivuila. This situation is creating a new political situation in the Kasai-Oriental province, allowing new personalities to take the forefront of the political scene and represent the aspirations and interests of the population.
Conclusion :
The election of national deputies in the Kasai-Oriental province in 2024 brought new political figures and diversity in the representation of the region. The re-elected, with their experience and stability, as well as the newly elected, who bring a fresh voice and a different perspective, shape the political representation of the province. This new political configuration opens up opportunities to meet the expectations and aspirations of the population of Kasai-Oriental.